Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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Allison Rose is a Senior Correspondent and Critic for FlickDirect, bringing years of experience in film coverage and broadcast media. A Hofstra University communications graduate, she previously held an FCC broadcast license and now shares her movie expertise weekly on KRMS News/Talk 97.5 FM, with additional appearances on television and at industry events. Recognized as a Tomatometer-Approved Critic, Allison is an active member of SEFCA, the Florida Film Critics Circle, and the Online Film Critics Society.

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

Celebrating 30 Years of 'The Nightmare Before Christmas':...

Aug 29, 2023

In 1993, The Nightmare Before Christmas premiered to moderate success but has since gone on to become a huge money making franchise for Disney.

Full Review | Grade: A

Golda

Aug 28, 2023

Director Guy Nattiv (Skin) makes purposeful decisions with close ups and camera angles.

Full Review | Grade: B

Weird Science

Aug 22, 2023

If you were captivated by the originality and humor of Weird Science in theaters, you'll delight in revisiting this John Hughes classic that transcends generations.

Full Review | Grade: B

Blue Beetle

Aug 17, 2023

As a young actor cast to portray a Latino Superhero, Maridueña is a strong choice.

Full Review | Grade: B

Gran Turismo

Aug 14, 2023

Director Neill Blomkamp takes the audience “along for the ride” as camera angles offer views from inside the vehicle, the spectator stands, and the helicopter overhead giving a broad view of the racers and the track.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Last Voyage of the Demeter

Aug 11, 2023

Staying true to the mysticism and the horror of the novel, director André Øvredal offers the audience a slow burn that is perhaps a little too slow.

Full Review | Grade: C

Enter The Dragon

Aug 08, 2023

Enter the Dragon set the standard for Martial Arts movies that has been imitated time and time again.

Full Review | Grade: A

Meg 2: The Trench

Aug 06, 2023

Meg 2: The Trench's special effects are hit or miss with some of them being huge misses.

Full Review | Grade: C

Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3

Aug 04, 2023

The Guardians' cast has teamed up for four different movies, so it's no surprise their chemistry on screen is undeniable.

Full Review | Grade: B

Cinderella

Aug 01, 2023

Because Cinderella was painstakingly hand drawn and filmed (almost 75 years ago), any version will have some level of graininess to it but the 4K transfer is the best this film has ever looked.

Full Review | Grade: A